{"id":123678,"date":"2026-04-04T21:46:59","date_gmt":"2026-04-04T16:46:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/?p=123678"},"modified":"2026-04-04T21:47:01","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T16:47:01","slug":"pakistan-navy-inducts-second-milgem-class-corvette-into-fleet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/2026\/123678\/","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan Navy inducts second Milgem-class corvette into fleet"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rawalpindi(National Times)-  The Pakistan Navy on Saturday inducted the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dawn.com\/news\/1962440\">second<\/a>\u00a0Milgem-class corvette into its fleet, said a statement from the service\u2019s public relations department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The warship is the second of four Milgem class corvettes, the contract for which was signed with ASFAT Inc, a Turkish state-owned defence contractor firm&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dawn.com\/news\/1418261\"><u>in 2018<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under this contract, two ships were to be constructed in Turkiye and the remaining two ships in Pakistan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the induction ceremony of the warship PNS Khaibar, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf highlighted that Pakistan\u2019s strategic location along vital maritime trade and energy corridors demands a potent naval force to safeguard national interests and ensure secure sea lines of communication (SLOCs).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The naval chief maintained that during last year\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dawn.com\/news\/1910566\">war with India<\/a>, the navy was \u201cpoised to sink\u201d the Indian Navy\u2019s aircraft carrier, which forced the warship and its escorts to retreat to their \u201cperceived safe havens\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe mastery and conduct of naval operations during Marka-i-Haq delivers an unequivocal message that any attempt to challenge Pakistan\u2019s maritime interests will be met with an appropriate response,\u201d the statement quoted the naval chief as saying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Admiral Ashraf emphasised that the navy is being equipped with \u201cstate-of-the-art\u201d platforms and niche technologies, enabling it to target \u201ccritical infrastructure and naval assets of the adversary\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a statement, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed his joy and pride at the induction of the corvette.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis important development is a milestone towards enhancing Pakistan\u2019s defence capabilities and effective protection of its maritime borders,\u201d he said. He added that the induction of modern platforms, including PNS Khaibar and the upcoming Hangor-class submarines, will significantly enhance the Pakistan Navy\u2019s operational capability, defence strength, and strategic outreach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Highlighting Pakistan\u2019s strategic importance, the prime minister noted that the country\u2019s geographical location was of immense significance, as key global trade and energy routes pass through its maritime domain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He emphasised that a strong, balanced, and technologically advanced navy was essential to protect national interests and ensure the security of sea lines of communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Referring to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dawn.com\/news\/1910566\"><em>Marka-i-Haq<\/em><\/a><em>,<\/em>&nbsp;the period of conflict with India in May 2025, the premier said Pakistan Navy\u2019s professionalism and sound strategy compelled the enemy to retreat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He said the government was fully committed to aligning and equipping the Pakistan Navy with modern-day needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dawn.com\/news\/1962440\">commissioning ceremony<\/a>&nbsp;for PNS Khaibar was held at Istanbul Naval Shipyard in December 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the event, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had emphasised the need for enhanced mutual collaboration in the field of defence production between the two countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dawn.com\/news\/1603331\">groundbreaking<\/a>&nbsp;of the third Milgem-class ship had been held in January 2021, with Ergodan launching its welding.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rawalpindi(National Times)- The Pakistan Navy on Saturday inducted the\u00a0second\u00a0Milgem-class corvette into its fleet, said a statement from the service\u2019s public relations department. The warship is the second of four Milgem class corvettes, the contract for which was signed with ASFAT Inc, a Turkish state-owned defence contractor firm&nbsp;in 2018. 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